Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to the following: - Performs venipuncture on both impatient and outpatients utilizing age and gender specific skills to the young adult, the adult, and geriatric patient. - Maintains composure, accuracy, and speed despite the presence of various stressors such as other patients in the area. - Distributes specimens to the proper laboratory sections as he/she deems appropriate. - Prepares specimens for shipment to reference labs, which includes complex processing steps (i.e., log out of specimens and logging in of results, proper order forms, etc.) - Perform miscellaneous duties to include:obtaining laboratory results from the computer system, delivering specimens to other laboratory areas, stocking supplies, eyewash quality control, and temperature monitoring. - Assists physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff (which may involve telephone or personal interaction), with regard to lab results, proper collection techniques for blood or urine specimens.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

None

Duties include but are not limited to the following: - Performs venipuncture on both impatient and outpatients utilizing age and gender specific skills to the young adult, the adult, and geriatric patient. - Maintains composure, accuracy, and speed despite the presence of various stressors such as other patients in the area. - Distributes specimens to the proper laboratory sections as he/she deems appropriate. - Prepares specimens for shipment to reference labs, which includes complex processing steps (i.e., log out of specimens and logging in of results, proper order forms, etc.) - Perform miscellaneous duties to include: obtaining laboratory results from the computer system, delivering specimens to other laboratory areas, stocking supplies, eyewash quality control, and temperature monitoring. - Assists physicians, nurses, and other hospital staff (which may involve telephone or personal interaction), with regard to lab results, proper collection techniques for blood or urine specimens.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pmTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Position Description/PD#: Medical Technician~740-0175-ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must possess (6)(6)months of general experience and (6)(6)months of specialized experience which equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of this position. General Experience is:(1)(1)Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2)(2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.Specialized experience includes:(a) Technical medical laboratory support work such as performing laboratory tests and examinations (chemical, microbiologic, hematologic and blood banking) and preparing reports of findings or (b) technical support work in a closely related field, e.g., biological laboratory technician work that req~OR~SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:Have successfully completed one of the following:(a) an associate - degree course of study of which the 2nd year of the 2-year program included successful completion of a training course of approximately a year's duration in a certified laboratory assistant school approved by a nationally recognized accrediting agency;(b) 1 year of study that included 6 semester hours in chemistry and/or the biological sciences, plus successful completion of a full-time training course of approximately a year's duration in a medical or clinical laboratory assistant (or technician) school that included instruction in chemistry, heor (c) 2 years of study that included at least 12 semester hours of chemistry and/or biological science course work that must have been directly related to the specialization of the position to be filled. (Transcript required.) ~OR~COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:Have an equivalent combination of creditable experience and education as described above, to meet total qualification requirements for this position at the next lower grade level.(COPY OF OFFICIAL/UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:

In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), No person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

Clerical

Computer Skills

Diagnostic Medical Testing

Specimen Collection

IMPORTANT:

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities.Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;philanthropic;religious;spiritual;community;student;social).Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.

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How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2019 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10427318.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USA JOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Application page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USA JOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USA JOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations where patients receive care or who come into contact with VA patients as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, paid and unpaid, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, students, researchers, volunteers, and trainees who work at these facilities. HCP that are unable to receive or otherwise decline a flu shot will be expected to wear a face mask throughout the influenza season.

Agency contact information

Valerie Torres

Phone

Email

Address

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

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Benefits

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Placement Policy:

The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

RequiredDocuments

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter

DD-214

Other

Resume

SF-15

SF-50

Transcript

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: